Vintage Japanese anabiki saw with 400 mm blade and wrapped handle on white background
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Vintage Japanese Anabiki Saw 400mm

$150.00

Vintage Japanese anabiki saw with a broad 400mm blade, long wrapped handle and coarse tooth pattern for green timber, branch cutting, poles and heavier rough stock. A maker-signed saw with strong visual character, shipped from Perth.

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Product Care

Japanese carbon steel tools stay at their best when they are wiped dry, kept clean of sap, sharpened before they become blunt and oiled before storage. Read the full guide.

 

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Description

Large vintage Japanese anabiki saw for heavier timber work

This vintage Japanese anabiki saw stands apart from lighter bench saws. The long wrapped handle, broad 400mm blade and coarse tooth pattern point to a saw made for heavier timber work rather than fine joinery.

Anabiki saws suit rougher, more physical cutting: branch cutting, green wood, poles and small log work. This is not a delicate furniture saw. It is a traditional pull saw with more presence, reach and bite than the smaller ryoba and dozuki saws.

What this saw is best for

  • Green timber and branch cutting
  • Small logs, poles and larger rough stock
  • Buyers who want a traditional Japanese saw with strong visual presence
  • Collectors or users who understand older Japanese saws

Anabiki vs ryoba or dozuki

  • Choose anabiki for larger, rougher timber work and green wood.
  • Choose ryoba for general woodworking with rip and crosscut teeth in one saw.
  • Choose dozuki for fine joinery, shoulder cuts and controlled detail work.

What to understand before buying

The blade appears to carry the mark of Nakaya Tetsuhide, which adds interest as a maker-signed piece. Exact dating and original sales context are difficult to prove with certainty, so it is best appreciated as an authentic vintage Japanese anabiki saw with strong visual character and practical appeal.

This is a vintage saw. Ageing, staining, patina and cosmetic inconsistency are expected and form part of the description. It is not a modern factory-fresh replaceable-blade saw.

Care expectations

Keep the blade clean and dry after use. Wipe lightly with camellia oil or another suitable rust-preventive oil before storage. Store in a dry place and handle carefully around the coarse teeth.

Browse related saws in Japanese pull saws and ryoba saws or the broader Japanese woodworking tools and saws range.

Specifications
  • Blade length: approx. 400 mm
  • Overall length: approx. 700 mm
  • Type: Vintage Japanese anabiki saw
  • Cut direction: Pull saw
  • Tooth pattern: Coarse
  • Best suited to: Green wood, rough crosscutting, branch work, poles, and small logs
  • Handle: Traditional cane wrapped handle
  • Condition: Vintage used condition with visible age and surface wear
Maintenance

Keep the blade clean and dry after use. Wipe lightly with camellia oil or another suitable rust-preventive oil to help protect the steel. Store in a dry place and handle carefully around the teeth.

Browse related saws in Japanese pull saws and ryoba saws or the broader Japanese woodworking tools and saws range.

Condition / NOS Disclaimer

This is a vintage saw, not a new production item. It shows age, surface staining, storage wear, and signs of prior handling or use. These marks are part of the saw’s history and character and are not considered faults unless stated otherwise. Please review the photos carefully, as they form part of the description.

VISIBLE AGEING NOTES
  • Patina and surface staining across the blade Light scratching and age-related cosmetic wear Wrapped handle with age and handling marks Honest vintage presentation with working character
IDEAL USE

Best suited to collectors, traditional tool users, and buyers looking for an authentic Japanese timber saw with age, character, and presence. Not intended as a fine joinery saw.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an anabiki saw?

An anabiki is a traditional Japanese saw used for heavier timber work than most fine woodworking saws. It is generally associated with rough crosscutting, green wood, branch work, poles, and small logs.

Is this saw for joinery?

No. This is not a fine joinery saw. It is a larger, coarser saw suited to rougher timber work.

Is this saw new old stock?

Yes. This is a genuine new old stock example: an older, unused saw preserved in storage rather than a used tool returned from service. As with many NOS tools, minor storage marks or light age-related staining may still be present.

Who made this saw?

The blade appears to carry the mark of Nakaya Tetsuhide.

Can it be sharpened?

Traditional Japanese saws can often be maintained by someone with the right skill, but any tooth work or restoration should be approached carefully.

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